Agronomy Operations Technician
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PRIDE AG
Hanston, KS, US
Summary
The Agronomy Operations Technician is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory, ensuring facility cleanliness, and performing equipment maintenance. They also provide quality customer service and handle specialized tasks like filling anhydrous tanks safely.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Ensign - Hanston, KS, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Title: Operations Technician
Department: Agronomy
Reports To: Branch Supervisor
Job Summary
The Agronomy Operations Technician supports the day-to-day operations of the assigned location. This role helps ensure operational efficiency, accurate inventory management, and overall facility cleanliness, maintenance, and safety.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain accurate inventory levels and product quality
Follow safety procedures and maintain required maintenance records
Assist with the repair and maintenance of equipment and rolling stock
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the entire location
Assist customers with questions and provide quality service
Fill anhydrous tanks in a safe and compliant manner
If applicable, assist in tire shop operations, including changing tires and lubricating equipment
Perform other duties as assigned
Key Competencies
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good organizational skills
Problem-solving and analytical ability
Basic math and calculation skills
Customer service skills
Attention to detail
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and customers
Qualifications: Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Valid Kansas driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
CDL Class A
HAZMAT endorsement
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to climb heights
Ability to bend, twist, push, and pull
Ability to work in confined spaces
Ability to work in varying conditions, including dust, heat, and cold
Disclaimer
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. They are not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities as needed.
The Dodge City Cooperation Exchange, Inc. was formed in 1914 in Dodge City, Kansas. The first facility was one purchased that year consisting of a wood grain elevator and coal bins. From this humble beginning through mergers, acquisitions and expansion the Coop today has 15 grain facilities with attached businesses and two stand alone agronomy locations, an ACE Hardware store and ownership in a multitude of other ventures.
Employing more than 120 full-time employees with a payroll in excess of $6 million the company is a major area employer providing many vital services to the communities it serves. Grain, feed, agronomy, farm supply, energy, hardware and car care are major service areas.
Unique among Cooperatives is our governance which allows for the election of all of our directors each year representing the membership. Currently, we have seven elected directors and two associate directors who are appointed by elected directors.
The growth of the Cooperative now encompasses what were 11 different Cooperatives that have joined together over the years. Included are facilities with 18 million bushels of storage for grains, a grain shuttle loader / unloader, a dry fertilizer facility with 24,000 tons of capacity and numerous other enterprises. Our members have invested more than $45 million in local assets and have additional investments of $5 million. Having 5,500 members and more than 2,000 voting members, we have one of the largest memberships in Kansas.
Founded
1915
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Farming
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Dodge City, Kansas
The Dodge City Cooperation Exchange, Inc. was formed in 1914 in Dodge City, Kansas. The first facility was one purchased that year consisting of a wood grain elevator and coal bins. From this humble beginning through mergers, acquisitions and expansion the Coop today has 15 grain facilities with attached businesses and two stand alone agronomy locations, an ACE Hardware store and ownership in a multitude of other ventures.
Employing more than 120 full-time employees with a payroll in excess of $6 million the company is a major area employer providing many vital services to the communities it serves. Grain, feed, agronomy, farm supply, energy, hardware and car care are major service areas.
Unique among Cooperatives is our governance which allows for the election of all of our directors each year representing the membership. Currently, we have seven elected directors and two associate directors who are appointed by elected directors.
The growth of the Cooperative now encompasses what were 11 different Cooperatives that have joined together over the years. Included are facilities with 18 million bushels of storage for grains, a grain shuttle loader / unloader, a dry fertilizer facility with 24,000 tons of capacity and numerous other enterprises. Our members have invested more than $45 million in local assets and have additional investments of $5 million. Having 5,500 members and more than 2,000 voting members, we have one of the largest memberships in Kansas.
Founded
1915
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Farming
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Dodge City, Kansas
